QB Matt Stafford, LAR (3 Viewers)

[lod01]

Bigger coach killer? Staff or Cutty? Factor in time in the league

Cutler and it isn't even close.

Cutler just has more experience in the area. Give Stafford some time. He's really not very good. Seems the coaching staff thinks so too. They have reigned him in. Big arm, that's it.

 

[lod01]

They scored 6 points in the last 52 minutes, so I don't think he did so well after all.

48 minutes but good point regardless.

Herminated.

 

[Faust]

Kurt Warner: Matthew Stafford has work to do

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Lions coach Jim Caldwell wants to pass less in 2015.
Matthew Stafford attempted 602 passes last season, a four-year low, but also the fifth most in the league. "When I tell you that we're not going to throw the ball any more than we threw it (last year), that's a fact," Caldwell said. "If we do throw it more, that means we're behind, we're struggling, we're not winning, we're not a very good football team, plain and simple." Despite Caldwell's pleas for a more Cowboys-esque offense, we'd be shocked if Stafford didn't again finish in the top 7-8 in attempts.

Source: Detroit Free Press
Mar 26 - 6:47 PM

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

time for stafford to take the diapers off

 

[jurb26]

They are going to throw less but lost their best defensive player and another one of their better ones? Mmmmmk.

 

[King of the Jungle]

They are going to throw less but lost their best defensive player and another one of their better ones? Mmmmmk.

Exactly. It would be nice to play more ball control but the team is not setup that way. The are not a lineup and smash you in the mouth team. WIth the defensive hits I expect them to take it to the air even more this year. This team is in trouble this season unless Stafford takes a big step forward.

 

[cstu]

They are going to throw less but lost their best defensive player and another one of their better ones? Mmmmmk.

Exactly. It would be nice to play more ball control but the team is not setup that way. The are not a lineup and smash you in the mouth team. WIth the defensive hits I expect them to take it to the air even more this year. This team is in trouble this season unless Stafford takes a big step forward.

Unless they draft Gurley.

 

[lod01]

Rotoworld:

Lions coach Jim Caldwell wants to pass less in 2015.
Matthew Stafford attempted 602 passes last season, a four-year low, but also the fifth most in the league. "When I tell you that we're not going to throw the ball any more than we threw it (last year), that's a fact," Caldwell said. "If we do throw it more, that means we're behind, we're struggling, we're not winning, we're not a very good football team, plain and simple." Despite Caldwell's pleas for a more Cowboys-esque offense, we'd be shocked if Stafford didn't again finish in the top 7-8 in attempts.

Source: Detroit Free Press
Mar 26 - 6:47 PM

The thoughts of a loser. How about 'We are throwing because we have Calvin Johnson and want to put up TDs not FGs. We want to win 45 - 24, as opposed to trying to squeak out a 4th Q win on a FG.'

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Matthew Stafford - QB - Lions

OC Joe Lombardi wants Matthew Stafford to take more chances with the football this season.

The Lions pulled the reins in on Stafford last season, asking him to take a more conservative/game-managing approach as they rode an elite defense. It resulted in a career-low 12 interceptions and an 11-5 record, but the Lions were held under 20 points seven times. "I thought that he played smart football (last year), and sometimes to a fault," Lombardi said. "We'll look to him to maybe take a few more chances this year with the football. He's got the arm to do it and he's got the receivers to throw it to."

Source: Detroit Free Press

Apr 2 - 9:00 AM

 

[Faust]

Has Matthew Stafford's accuracy improved?

 

[georg013]

For whatever reason, it seemed like Detroit was super conservative last season. Surprised to find out they were ranked 11th in pass attempts. With a healthy Calvin Johnson, better understanding of the offense, desire to take more chances downfield, and a slight regression in defense (Suh's departure), I actually like Stafford as a top 7ish QB this year.

 

[Faust]

Does Matthew Stafford Deserve to Keep His Job?

 

[RBM]

I've had him since day 1 but for the first time am seriously considering cutting ties. Last two years were extremely frustrating with the low and inconsistent td totals.

Somebody convince me he will be more aggressive and rebound. He's got great weapons, the D might take a step back, 2nd year with OC. If only Calvin the wuss can stay healthy.

 

[msudaisy26]

I've had him since day 1 but for the first time am seriously considering cutting ties. Last two years were extremely frustrating with the low and inconsistent td totals.

Somebody convince me he will be more aggressive and rebound. He's got great weapons, the D might take a step back, 2nd year with OC. If only Calvin the wuss can stay healthy.

Calvin is only going to get nicked up more and more each year, Caudwell isn't going to let him wing it 50 times a game like used to. Stafford is never going to be an efficient quarterback, when he was a fantasy stud he did it with volume.

 

[RBM]

I've had him since day 1 but for the first time am seriously considering cutting ties. Last two years were extremely frustrating with the low and inconsistent td totals.

Somebody convince me he will be more aggressive and rebound. He's got great weapons, the D might take a step back, 2nd year with OC. If only Calvin the wuss can stay healthy.

Calvin is only going to get nicked up more and more each year, Caudwell isn't going to let him wing it 50 times a game like used to. Stafford is never going to be an efficient quarterback, when he was a fantasy stud he did it with volume.

So you're down on him for fantasy.

 

[Apple Juice]

I've had him since day 1 but for the first time am seriously considering cutting ties. Last two years were extremely frustrating with the low and inconsistent td totals.

Somebody convince me he will be more aggressive and rebound. He's got great weapons, the D might take a step back, 2nd year with OC. If only Calvin the wuss can stay healthy.

Calvin is only going to get nicked up more and more each year, Caudwell isn't going to let him wing it 50 times a game like used to. Stafford is never going to be an efficient quarterback, when he was a fantasy stud he did it with volume.

So you're down on him for fantasy.

Touchdowns should go up this year assuming Calvin stays healthy and Ebron has a pulse. Offensive line is better so he should have more time to throw than last year. When he was a fantasy stud he did with volume and he had more time in the pocket.

 

[georg013]

I've had him since day 1 but for the first time am seriously considering cutting ties. Last two years were extremely frustrating with the low and inconsistent td totals.

Somebody convince me he will be more aggressive and rebound. He's got great weapons, the D might take a step back, 2nd year with OC. If only Calvin the wuss can stay healthy.

Calvin is only going to get nicked up more and more each year, Caudwell isn't going to let him wing it 50 times a game like used to. Stafford is never going to be an efficient quarterback, when he was a fantasy stud he did it with volume.

So you're down on him for fantasy.

Touchdowns should go up this year assuming Calvin stays healthy and Ebron has a pulse. Offensive line is better so he should have more time to throw than last year. When he was a fantasy stud he did with volume and he had more time in the pocket.

Very high on Stafford this year and dont agree with the negative comments two posts higher.

 

[Freelove]

I've had him since day 1 but for the first time am seriously considering cutting ties. Last two years were extremely frustrating with the low and inconsistent td totals.

Somebody convince me he will be more aggressive and rebound. He's got great weapons, the D might take a step back, 2nd year with OC. If only Calvin the wuss can stay healthy.

Calvin is only going to get nicked up more and more each year, Caudwell isn't going to let him wing it 50 times a game like used to. Stafford is never going to be an efficient quarterback, when he was a fantasy stud he did it with volume.

So you're down on him for fantasy.

Touchdowns should go up this year assuming Calvin stays healthy and Ebron has a pulse. Offensive line is better so he should have more time to throw than last year. When he was a fantasy stud he did with volume and he had more time in the pocket.

Very high on Stafford this year and dont agree with the negative comments two posts higher.

 

[Northbound Train]

Ooohhhhhhhhhhhh, another "hot" thread, started back when Tiger Woods was still relevant in fantasy golf!!

 

[Deamon]

Ooohhhhhhhhhhhh, another "hot" thread, started back when Tiger Woods was still relevant in fantasy golf!!

irrelevant when it was started, it's not tough to hit the >> button and ignore the first page?

 

[Deamon]

I really like Stafford this year vs his ADP. I like him better then Romo, Brees, Newton, even Peyton, who are all going ahead of him. I think the run game is finally blossoming and that is going to do nothing but help him and open up the deep balls. Only concern is if Tate can keep it up. Will get a bit more attention this year, but even if he does, it will be the Calvin show. With a slight regression on their defense, they could be in some higher scoring games then usual. Good value as one of those middle 4-8 ranked QBs that have some good middle round value this year, and I'd grab him if I missed out on the Ben/WIlson/Ryan tier.

 

[lod01]

Don't like his prospects as long as he has a Herminator as the HC. His stats nose dived and they put up an 11-5 season. Don't expect them to unleash him. Their HC is happy kicking FGs.

 

[georg013]

Don't like his prospects as long as he has a Herminator as the HC. His stats nose dived and they put up an 11-5 season. Don't expect them to unleash him. Their HC is happy kicking FGs.

Not a big fan of Caldwell. But I think last year was a learning year with the training wheels on. This year, they will let him loose.

 

[Deamon]

Don't like his prospects as long as he has a Herminator as the HC. His stats nose dived and they put up an 11-5 season. Don't expect them to unleash him. Their HC is happy kicking FGs.

What does being happy kicking FG's have to do with it? Do they go for it on 4th less and thus decrease staffords potential stats? Don't know off the top of my head if they kicked long fg attempts more then most teams.

 

[Deamon]

Ooohhhhhhhhhhhh, another "hot" thread, started back when Tiger Woods was still relevant in fantasy golf!!

Glad common sense prevailed.

Now let's hope Stafford can light it up as I just drafted him in 2 leagues.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I really like Stafford this year vs his ADP. I like him better then Romo, Brees, Newton, even Peyton, who are all going ahead of him. I think the run game is finally blossoming and that is going to do nothing but help him and open up the deep balls. Only concern is if Tate can keep it up. Will get a bit more attention this year, but even if he does, it will be the Calvin show. With a slight regression on their defense, they could be in some higher scoring games then usual. Good value as one of those middle 4-8 ranked QBs that have some good middle round value this year, and I'd grab him if I missed out on the Ben/WIlson/Ryan tier.

AA out of the backfield on checkdowns + what should be a better season from Ebron in year two should also help.

 

[georg013]

From the looks of things. Tate can indeed keep it up. Stafford will finish top 6. Book it.

 

[Faust]

Matthew Stafford's availability unclear for Week 3:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000536104/article/matthew-staffords-availability-unclear-for-week-3

 

[lod01]

Matthew Stafford's availability unclear for Week 3:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000536104/article/matthew-staffords-availability-unclear-for-week-3

Hope he is out Used to be great news when Shaun Hill was the backup. He would let Calvin be Calvin. #### boy on the sidelines could be good for Calvin owners.

 

[VikingFrog]

No news on Stafford today? Did they have practice?

Surprising to not see a peep. Only qb on my roster and with waivers coming tonight, nice to know how hard I need to go after someone with Romo and Brees owner panicking as well.

 

[VikingFrog]

No news on Stafford today? Did they have practice?

Surprising to not see a peep. Only qb on my roster and with waivers coming tonight, nice to know how hard I need to go after someone with Romo and Brees owner panicking as well.

I guess I'm the only chump starting this guy. No reports from yesterday. Hoping to hear something today. Did the Lions not practice yesterday?

 

[simey]

No news on Stafford today? Did they have practice?

Surprising to not see a peep. Only qb on my roster and with waivers coming tonight, nice to know how hard I need to go after someone with Romo and Brees owner panicking as well.

I guess I'm the only chump starting this guy. No reports from yesterday. Hoping to hear something today. Did the Lions not practice yesterday?

I think most teams don't practice Tuesdays unless they have a Thursday night game.

 

[thatguythere]

Whoever starts for Detroit may not finish. It's that bad.....

Although maybe Lombardi can come up with a game plan that keeps Staff off a stretcher.

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

Drafted him as a rookie in a keeper league. Cut him this morning for Dalton.

So much potential, hardly realized.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Everyone seems so down on Stafford. I think for redraft purposes he's pegging downward. Bad protection, poor scheme. But I'm glad to own him in dynasty. He's still plenty young to turn it around and I believe in his talent.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Whoever starts for Detroit may not finish. It's that bad.....

Although maybe Lombardi can come up with a game plan that keeps Staff off a stretcher.

Whole bunch of dumpoffs to AA & Theo, then pray they can find their inner Darren Sproles.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Everyone seems so down on Stafford. I think for redraft purposes he's pegging downward. Bad protection, poor scheme. But I'm glad to own him in dynasty. He's still plenty young to turn it around and I believe in his talent.

Big arm, poor accuracy and decision making

 

[shader]

Drafted him as a rookie in a keeper league. Cut him this morning for Dalton.

So much potential, hardly realized.

If you're in a league where you are cutting Stafford, you need to expand the rosters.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Drafted him as a rookie in a keeper league. Cut him this morning for Dalton.

So much potential, hardly realized.

If you're in a league where you are cutting Stafford, you need to expand the rosters.

Why? He's not good

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

Drafted him as a rookie in a keeper league. Cut him this morning for Dalton.

So much potential, hardly realized.

If you're in a league where you are cutting Stafford, you need to expand the rosters.

10 team league. There are 10 better QBs out there. Easily.

 

[lod01]

Everyone seems so down on Stafford. I think for redraft purposes he's pegging downward. Bad protection, poor scheme. But I'm glad to own him in dynasty. He's still plenty young to turn it around and I believe in his talent.

Big arm, poor accuracy and decision making

Pretty sure he thinks he knows everything too. Seriously doubt he puts in film work like the greats do. He just gives that vibe of Cutler in a different manner.

 

[VikingFrog]

No news on Stafford today? Did they have practice?

Surprising to not see a peep. Only qb on my roster and with waivers coming tonight, nice to know how hard I need to go after someone with Romo and Brees owner panicking as well.

I guess I'm the only chump starting this guy. No reports from yesterday. Hoping to hear something today. Did the Lions not practice yesterday?

I think most teams don't practice Tuesdays unless they have a Thursday night game.

No practice Thursdays either? Can't believe there's not an update on this guy today. Then again, from the negative remarks in this thread, maybe I'm the only guy leaning on starting him and needing to know.

He outscored his projections last week and barely missed the week before. With the lions looking the way they are, he's defnitely going to keep throwing the ball. He's definitely not crushing it for my fantasy team, but he's not dragging it down either and was a late round pick.

 

[thatguythere]

Fwiw he practiced full today...is listed as probable

 

[simey]

No news on Stafford today? Did they have practice?

Surprising to not see a peep. Only qb on my roster and with waivers coming tonight, nice to know how hard I need to go after someone with Romo and Brees owner panicking as well.

I guess I'm the only chump starting this guy. No reports from yesterday. Hoping to hear something today. Did the Lions not practice yesterday?

I think most teams don't practice Tuesdays unless they have a Thursday night game.

No practice Thursdays either?

Today is Wednesday, and most teams resume practice Wednesdays. The Packers, who are playing Monday night, are resuming practice tomorrow (Thursday).

 

[VikingFrog]

No news on Stafford today? Did they have practice?

Surprising to not see a peep. Only qb on my roster and with waivers coming tonight, nice to know how hard I need to go after someone with Romo and Brees owner panicking as well.

I guess I'm the only chump starting this guy. No reports from yesterday. Hoping to hear something today. Did the Lions not practice yesterday?

I think most teams don't practice Tuesdays unless they have a Thursday night game.

No practice Thursdays either?

Today is Wednesday, and most teams resume practice Wednesdays. The Packers, who are playing Monday night, are resuming practice tomorrow (Thursday).

Thanks, meant Wednesday. Long day.

 

[Faust]

Matthew Stafford's wife defends Lions QB after fans burn his jersey

 

[Ladsud]

He sucks.

 

[BobbyLayne]

This another thread for which they never should have changed the title. Is Stafford Overrated sums it up.

 

[flapgreen]

Yep